A NEW 'quiet room' for patients has been opened on Airedale Hospital's endoscopy unit.

The converted storeroom – which has been furnished with a settee and comfortable chairs – has been named in memory of George Barron, who was a regular visitor to the unit and received treatment for oesophageal cancer.

His family and friends raised £2,300 towards the cost of the venture.

A number of other donations were also made by individuals, businesses and organisations.

Hospital charity, the Friends of Airedale, gave £2,000.

Julie Blackburn, sister for endoscopy at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, said: "Our unit is very grateful for the wonderful contributions we received.

"George visited the unit 21 times over a period of time. We loved his gentle nature and he had a smile for everyone."

At a plaque unveiling, Dr David Clements said: "It's a year since George died and we are delighted so many people have put their energy into creating a designated non-clinical room in his name, where patients and family can talk to the consultants and nurses in private."